List of mammals of Wisconsin

This is a list of mammals native to the U.S. state of Wisconsin.[1][2]

The American badger is the state animal of Wisconsin.

The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature:

EXExtinctNo reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
EWExtinct in the wildKnown only to survive in captivity or as a naturalized populations well outside its previous range.
CRCritically endangeredThe species is in imminent risk of extinction in the wild.
ENEndangeredThe species is facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
VUVulnerableThe species is facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
NTNear threatenedThe species does not meet any of the criteria that would categorize it as risking extinction but it is likely to do so in the future.
LCLeast concernThere are no current identifiable risks to the species.
DDData deficientThere is inadequate information to make an assessment of the risks to this species.

Opposums
Virginia opossum

Insectivores
Northern short-tailed shrew

Rodents
North American beaver

Lagomorphs
Eastern cottontail

Bats
Big brown bat

Carnivores
Gray wolf

Artiodactyla
The white-tailed deer is the state wildlife animal of Wisconsin.

See also

References
  1. "Wisconsin Animals". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  2. "Mammals of Wisconsin". Vertebrate Collection. University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  3. "Cougars in Wisconsin | | Wisconsin DNR". dnr.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  4. "Wanted: Eastern Spotted Skunk sightings" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
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